Friday, November 9, 2018

Philadelphia Area Non-Compete Attorney in Chester County, Pennsylvania

My Non-Compete Enforceable in Pennsylvania?

That question likely misses the mark. The major problem with non-compete covenants is not their enforecability in a court of law - it is their mere existence. The simple truth is, many companies (I dare say a large majority of them) will not hire someone who has previously signed a non-compete agreement. They just do not want the hassle.

You need to find a way to negotiate your way out of a non-compete. Merely asking your employer once you have resigned or quit is often ineffective. You need to have some leverage. Lawyers know how to find leverage, and know how to create pressure. Most departing employee are less skilled at this type endeavor.

If it Exists, it may well be a Problem
Whether Actually Enforceable or Not

Non-solicitation covenants, often found in employment contracts that contain non-compete clauses, are an entirely different animal. Click Here for more on that.

Negotiation is an Art Form

If you are hanging some drywall, installing an outlet or planting a garden, by all means DIY. That's why Home Depot exists! But there is no "DIY" for practicing law. It takes 3 straight years of intense instruction post-grad, followed by the bar exam. Then, it takes years and years to figure out how it all works.